The tributes for Purcell have flowed in the days since his death with the rugby league community coming together in mourning.

Lower Clarence Magpies president Steve Austine held a vigil with members of the Magpies community on Sunday night at Maclean Showground to allow the community to support each other in their time of grief.

Austine who was playing in the same team as Purcell at the time of his death said he only knew Purcell for a short time but that was long enough to know how good a bloke he was.

"He was a good bloke who always looked after those around him," he said. "Zane was always happy to do things for everyone.

"He was always putting his hand up as the designated driver to ensure his mates got home safely."

Austine made particular mention of Purcell's efforts in supporting the young kids of the Clarence Valley.

"He would pick up all the young guys who did not have a way to training or the games. He would be the one to make sure they got there," Austine said.

"He just started his own weed spraying business with a few of his mates and he was always giving young blokes a chance to work, a chance at a life."